Museum 2024 Season Opening - Harry McDaniel Photo Exhibit in Museum community room

McDaniel, a Fort Recovery resident and postmaster in the 1910s, took hundreds of glass negative photos in Fort Recovery and surrounding areas. These photos were salvaged years ago and have now been digitized, with future plans to make them available on-line to the community. Come see a first preview of over 75 photographs in McDaniel’s collection. You will be amazed at the quality of both McDaniel’s photography and the digitization of these images!

Free Museum admission both days.

William Heath will be available to sign copies and answer questions about his books,  "Blacksnake’s Path: The true adventures of William Wells", and "William Wells and the Struggle for the Old Northwest". This is a nice opportunity to ask this author any questions you may have about William Wells! 

Battlefield tours by Ball State University Archaeologist Christine Thompson at 12:00 and 3:00 pm. Approximately 1-hour tour time.

Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

Battlefield tours by Fort Recovery Museum Site Manager Kim Rammel at 12:00 and 3:00 pm. Approximately 1-hour tour time.

Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

* Please note that this is the afternoon of the Fort Recovery Fireman’s Parade, part of the Fort Recovery Jubilee.

Battlefield tours by Ball State University Archaeologist Christine Thompson at 12:00 and 3:00 pm. Approximately 1-hour tour time.

Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

We welcome Don and Sheila Painter who will present a fun and interesting visual tour of historical markers throughout Ohio. Presentation is free of charge in the Museum Community Room.

Battlefield tours by Ball State University Archaeologist Christine Thompson at 12:00 and 3:00 pm. Approximately 1-hour tour time.

Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

Battlefield tours by Fort Recovery Museum Site Manager Kim Rammel at 12:00 and 3:00 pm. Approximately 1-hour tour time.

Battlefield tour included with Museum admission.

This event gives visitors the opportunity to experience Native cultures, past and present, from citizens of Federally Recognized Tribes whose ancestors were victorious in St. Clair’s Defeat (1791). This unique 2-day event will showcase interactive historic programming featuring Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa, and Wyandotte history and culture, with special children’s programming. Presentations will include discussions about Tribes today and modern Tribal perspectives, and traditional skills.

Last day of the 2024 Season; closed for the season until May 2025. Guided tours from November thru April scheduled by appointment only, by using any of the options on the website Contact Us page at https://fortrecoverymuseum.com/contact-us